International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
For over 400 years, more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims of the tragic transatlantic slave
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International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
Protecting UN staff Since the founding of the United Nations in 1945, hundreds of brave men and women have lost
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World Autism Awareness Day
On World Autism Awareness Day, we recognize and celebrate the rights of persons with autism. This yearâs observance takes place
International Mine Awareness Day
The achievements of the mine action community show that, in working together, we can reach milestones once seen as impossible
International Day of Conscience
Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience The preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "disregard and contempt
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Sport and Physical Activity During COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading to more countries, territories and regions of the world
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International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
December 23rd 2003 International Day of Reflection Established The United Nations General Assembly adopts resolution A/RES/58/234 designating 7 April as the International
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World Health Day
What is World Health Day about? 7 April 2020 is the day to celebrate the work of nurses and midwives
International Day of Human Space Flight
The beginning of the space era for mankind The General Assembly, in its resolution A/RES/65/271 of 7 April 2011, declared
World Chagas Disease Day [WHO]
World Chagas Disease Day: raising awareness of neglected tropical diseases 24 May 2019 | Geneva ââ The 72nd World Health
World Creativity and Innovation Day
Creativity and innovation in problem-solving There may be no universal understanding of creativity. The concept is open to interpretation from
International Mother Earth Day
We must act decisively to protect our planet from both the coronavirus and the existential threat of climate disruption. UN